The Germans consulted.
"Ze Herr Major agree, viz protest," said Hildenheim presently.
"Agrees! To what?"
"To move ze dynamite--vat you ask."
"I beg your pardon, I ask nothing. You will do as you please. I said if I were you----"
"Ach! Ze Herr Major agree all ze same," interrupted Hildenheim, eagerly.
"Very well."
The Germans struggled to their feet.
"You shall unbind our arms," said Hildenheim.
"When you are in the cellar. Watch your footing as you go down."